Campus Recruitment Coordinator

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, invites applications for a Campus Recruitment Coordinator who will design and lead campus visit experiences for prospective students and families. You will partner with faculty, ORA, and admissions to showcase programs, facilities, and research opportunities in a student-centered, welcoming environment.

This role requires strong organization, teamwork, and communication skills, with experience in recruitment or academic services, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience.
• Experience in academic services with demonstrated recruitment experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to lead teams.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead on-campus visits and campus tour experiences for prospective students and families.
• Collaborate with faculty, ORA, and admissions to showcase programs, facilities, and research opportunities.
• Represent the department at local and state outreach events and assist with recruitment activities.
• Maintain recruitment materials and support or develop departmental recruitment programs and events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

CRM experience

Diversity & inclusion

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma

5 years of relevant experience

Tools

University CRM

Job description

About This Role

The purpose of this position is to support the College of Agriculture's enrollment goals by coordinating and leading departmental campus visits for prospective students and their families. This includes developing and conducting tours tailored to student interests, collaborating with faculty to showcase academic programs, facilities, and research opportunities, and ensuring a high-quality, personalized experience. The position works closely with the departmental team, the college recruiting staff, and the Office of Recruitment and Admissions to coordinate on-campus visit experiences, maintain consistent messaging and branding, and avoid duplication of recruitment efforts.

In addition to on-campus engagement, the position represents the department at local and state outreach events, such as 4H and FFA activities, providing soft recruitment and building awareness of departmental programs. On occasion, and infrequently, this position may travel out of state to attend recruitment events or activities that are specific to the academic major(s) the coordinator supports. The coordinator also supports or helps develop departmental summer camps for high school and junior high students, facilitating faculty participation and program activities. This role oversees ordering and maintaining inventory of departmental recruitment materials and resources to ensure events and visits are well-supported.

The position is cross-trained to assist with college-wide recruiting events and group visits as needed, including large-scale recruitment initiatives, and may provide limited support for college- and department-level engagement events and programs on an as-needed basis. By serving as a central point of contact for departmental recruitment, coordinating with faculty and ORA partners, and supporting both on-campus and outreach activities, the Campus Recruitment Coordinator plays a key role in enhancing student engagement, promoting departmental programs, and strengthening the College of Agriculture's overall recruitment efforts. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recruitment.

About Us

We're proud to be recognized as one of the nation's top ag schools. It's an outgrowth of our dedication to advancing the science of agriculture and the art of teaching. Our faculty truly care about students, colleagues and the world we serve. Every day, we put our hands and minds together to work on better ways to achieve sustainability, feed billions, build agribusinesses and improve lives with thoughtful, well-researched use of plants, animals, numbers and words. Visit our website to learn more, https://www.ag.k-state.edu/

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in academic services, with demonstrated experience in recruitment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and work collaboratively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and student-centered environment.
• Experience with a university CRM.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead initiatives.
• Problem-solving skills and a student-centered approach to service delivery.

Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Application Window

Applications close on: October 18, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,500 - $60,500